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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1973
Page
3
Riverside column notes changing weather and everyday home life. It includes reflections on safety pins, a great granddaughter’s first days, Countess Maria Von Trapp, bird feeding during icy weather, and a carrot cake recipe with a lemon sauce suggestion. The writer shares casual observations and family details.
The January 24 annual meeting elected five general officers led by Dennis Whitehead as moderator and chose Eva Simmering as clerk Richard Weeks treasurer Edsall Brown financial secretary and Gene Booth church school superintendent. Board of Deacons chairs were named for Christian education Jean Stout community relations Iona Widmer decoration Margaret Zieglowsky evangelism and mission Gene Zieglowsky finance Hazel Moore funeral Bob Lund membership Walter Westen ministerial relations Bill Hazelett music Geraldine Weeks personal ministry Larry DeLong personnel Dorothy Allison social activities Stan Bauer stewardship Bill Tones worship Peggy Buffington youth along with reports on the new constitution.
At the Sunshine Community Club meeting held in Mrs Florance Waterhouse’s home Thursday six members attended with Mrs Don Simmering named next hostess on Feb 21. J W Baker Woman's Relief Corps delegates chosen with Mrs Waterhouse and Eva Robertson coordinating. Memorial wreaths planned for the next work session at 10 am followed by a covered dish meal. Relief work data included 821.50 in relief, 594 cards sent, and multiple calls and hospital visits.
Brighton couple Patsy Mullikin and Jeffrey Swartzendruber wed in a 7 p m ceremony at the United Methodist Church Brighton. Donna Egli and Richard Porter tied in Trenton Missionary Church ceremony with Rev Alfred Dietz officiating. Michelle Reed and Dana Loseke wed at Holy Cross Church Omaha with Rev Charles Swanson officiating. couple plans to reside in Omaha.
Laura Jean Kane born to Mr and Mrs William Michael Kane of 412 East Ard Washington. Jason Michael Kane born to Mr and Mrs Matthew Ray Kane of 410 South Gilbert Keota. Phillip H Yoder born to Mr and Mrs Henry Yoder rural route 1 Riverside.
Social calendar lists Shirts and Skirts Square Dance at Legion Hall Washington with Paul Carruthers as caller from 8 to 11 p.m. CBS hosts open installation at Masonic Temple at 8 p.m. All Masons and friends invited. Tuesday Y-Wives meet 1 30 p.m. in VW room for crafts and sports. Family Living 11 at 8 p.m. Mrs Marion McAvoy hosts Past Presidents of Legion Auxilia coffee at Wingas at 9 30 a.m.
Christian Women's Fellowship held an all day gathering at the church with a morning visit to the Head Start Center and an afternoon of rolling bandages and sewing bibs and gowns for Ramsey Memorial Home in Des Moines.
The Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa announces publication details and staff roles including David Elder president and editor, William Shannon vice president and advertising director, Charles Morris managing editor, and Robert Shaffer local advertising manager.
Mrs. Catherine Moriarty and Ralph G. Hartman were married January 19 in Freeport Illinois. The bride wore a beige dress with brown accessories and the couple enjoyed a wedding supper after. Mrs Hartman works at Micro in Freeport and they will live there after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Beemblossom over the weekend.
Mrs E E Ward returned from a month visit with her son and family the Clayton Wards of San Jose California. Roger Escher should have been named among the casketbearers for the Richard Johnson funeral held Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Ray Wakefield of Albert Lea Minnesota were overnight guests Friday at Harold Jarvis Home. The Wakefields departed this morning for Florida for a month long stay.
The J W Helscher Agency, representing Ohio National Life Insurance Company in Washington, is recognized as the top agency for health insurance sales for the month. Major sales achievements highlight strong performance and effective client service. The acknowledgment reflects sustained growth in Ohio National Life’s regional outreach.
Yesterday and today the Record lists multiple medical admissions and dismissals. Names include Mrs Hazel Painter Mrs Edgar Stewart Michael Crossett Mrs Lincoln Marr Mrs Raymond Bower Mrs Laura Stewart Miss Debra Geyer Ayless Eagle and Marvin Crile with locations Washington Riverside Wayland Ainsworth.
The Swinging S Square Dance Club hosts a valentine dance on Saturday February 3 at 8 p m in the Foss Memorial Building Salem with Jerry Story of Fairfield serving as caller.
A Christmas period welcome to Mrs. John Koehler Clara, newly moved to 26 Cedar Drive, joining the Koehler family network in the Ainsworth area. Her sons Louis and Rev. John, and daughters Mrs. Harvey Noordsy and Mrs. D H Boekelman, along with ten grandchildren, are mentioned as part of the extended family. Community notes include Evensong led by Richard Colby, a memorial service for Dean Campbell, and social events at the Home.
The Captain s Table served 95 diners in the community room last Tuesday at noon. First time guests included Mr and Mrs LW Fleming Mr and Mrs WL Weeks and Mrs Nora Clausen. Mrs James Rossen from the Fortnightly Music Department attended with her daughter Jani who helped play piano numbers. Glen Thompson and his wife served as program chairmen and introduced the film Space in the Age of Aquarius starring Hugh O Brian and Jonathan Winters. The film was televised nationwide and considered educational and entertaining. Next dinner is February 26 and will be potluck. There were 11 women at the craft coffee session Thursday. The annual Senior Citizens Council meeting will be held January 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the shuffleboard room. All past officers are urged to attend with the new officers for 1973.
Charles C. Hotle spoke at the Rotary Club noon meeting on Washington County history. He traced settlement from 1835, pioneer hardships, livelihoods, Indian contacts, plus amusing sidelights. He promotes his Washington County history book. Rotarian Keith Lord led the program. new members John Logan and Francis Senmaltz joined. visitors included Lee Goodlander Jay Whannel Ed Sorrell from Washington and James Peterson from Ottumwa.
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